Anyone Try TM Lewin's Detatchable Collar Shirts?

[Geoff Gander]

Great collection of collars, Anthony! I note that you wear the same shirt size as I do, so with that in mind please let me know when your house is unoccupied during the day, so I can plan accordingly the next time I'm in Wales.

Seriously, though, I'd like to see pics of the grey, black and red multi-stripe shirt that goes with your third collar - is that one vintage?

 

[Anthony Jordan]

Geoff, happy to tell you when I tend to be out, provided that you don't expect me to reveal the location of the mantraps as well...

I like to think of it as "subtle and understated", my wife likes to think of it as "horrible"...

The brand is "Glostura"; 1950s or early 1960s as a guess. One interesting touch, which you can just make out in the bigger photograph, is that it has a panelled front. It also wraps-over slightly at the front below the panel (you can see the button to the left of the blade of the tie.) It came with three collars, which I thought was quite generous.

 

[gladhands]

I came into this thread to call detatchable collars anachronistic and affected, but now I want some.

 

[Anthony Jordan]

Originally Posted by gladhands

I came into this thread to call detatchable collars anachronistic and affected, but now I want some.

A convert!

 

[Geoff Gander]

Once you try it, you'll never go back.

 

[Geoff Gander]

Currently deciding whether to wear my customary double round, a Cameron cutaway, or a Burlington tomorrow. Leaning towards the latter right now.

 

[Geoff Gander]

Originally Posted by Anthony Jordan

Geoff, happy to tell you when I tend to be out, provided that you don't expect me to reveal the location of the mantraps as well...

Great shirt!

 

[Geoff Gander]

Originally Posted by Geoff Gander

Currently deciding whether to wear my customary double round, a Cameron cutaway, or a Burlington tomorrow. Leaning towards the latter right now.

Looked at the tie, realised it was too thick for the lower collars, and went with the double round. I was running late this morning, and ended up putting it on in the car - turned out well. Will take a pic if I can, just to prove that it can be done.

 

[Anthony Jordan]

I should like to see that!

 

[Geoff Gander]

Ask, and you shall receive:

Suit: Hickey Freeman Shirt: TM Lewin Collar: Luke Eyres double round (also requested by a female colleague earlier this week) Tie: TM Lewin Shots of the shirt and collar:

 

[Anthony Jordan]

That's a handsome collar there, and of course one can also get washable versions for those who can't access a suitable laundry:

http://www.darcyclothing.com/shop/co...lar-co125.html

I would post pictures of my own stiff collars, but unfortunately the Royal Mail lost most of them last year !

(There are some pics on my sig. site below.)

 

[Geoff Gander]

Originally Posted by Anthony Jordan

That's a handsome collar there, and of course one can also get washable versions for those who can't access a suitable laundry

Thanks! When I dress in full rig, I play for keeps. I have yet to do three-piece + stiff collar + homburg + spats, as that would be a bit over the top. I find, actually, that the double round rarely gets a second glance when I'm out and about. The only casual comment I got from a man was, "Hey, I like that Gordon Gekko look!"

I haven't tried Darcy's washables (mainly due to the price), but I've been using Barker laundry and a local one for my collars, and I've never had an issue.

 

[Geoff Gander]

Got sniped on two auctions for shirts....

 

[Anthony Jordan]

Originally Posted by Geoff Gander

Got sniped on two auctions for shirts....

It wasn't me!

 

[Geoff Gander]

TM Lewin updated their site - they have a wider range of tunic shirts on offer....

Link